TITLE: Maintenance Worker, WG-47479, Grade 8; $20.77 - $24.23 / HOURLY
TYPE OF POSITION: Career/Career-Conditional
DIVISION: - Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division, Fred L. Whipple ObservatoryLOCATION: Amado, AZ
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is open to current and former Federal employees with permanent
status or reinstatement eligibility. Individuals who are eligible for a special appointing authority may also apply;
such as applicants with a disability, former Peace Corps volunteers, certain military spouses, veterans seeking a
VRA/VEOA appointment, or veterans who have been separated from armed forces under honorable conditions
after 3 years or more of continuous active service.

The Maintenance Worker will perform a variety of duties involved in the support of scientific
projects; maintenance of the Observatory’s facilities, buildings, related structures and grounds; and in the
maintenance of the Observatory road.

Participates as a team member with co-workers in working on a variety of modifications and repairs to
telescope facilities. This may require repairing seams of a telescope, dome or motor assembly for rotation of
it. Assists 60/48-inch telescope staff with changing instruments of telescopes designed for specific
astronomical research projects.

Performs a variety of routine tasks such as delivery and pick-up of light and heavy objects at Administration
Building and mountain facilities, fueling all types of vehicles and heavy equipment on the mountain, and
minor service to all types of vehicles and heavy equipment.

Assist with cleaning debris and rocks from culverts (150) in the mountain road in cooperation with co-
workers. Removal of fallen rocks is frequently required subsequent to rain storms and high winds.

Drive a 30-passenger bus during the months that public tours are offered.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Your overall experience and training must indicate that you have the minimum
knowledge, skills, abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. There is no substitution of education
for experience for this position. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the
announcement. Additional information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations can
be found on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/index.html.
Applicants must have a valid driver's license. In accordance with the Smithsonian Institution's Drug and
Alcohol Testing and Medical Examinations for Commercial Drivers Program, tentative selectees must pass a
drug test AND physical examination in order to be offered an appointment.

Applicants must have at least a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the endorsement for
passengers (P). A CDL endorsement for bus driving is not required at the time of appointment, but will be
mandatory within the first year of employment.

Annual physical examinations are required to maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and to be
certified for using a respiratory for a limited number of tasks.

Heavy physical effort will be required in constantly reaching, bending, turning and moving hands, arms, feet,
and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate tools, equipment, and vehicles. Due to the nature of
some duties, the incumbent is required to work in awkward positions, on ladders and scaffolds, and will
handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Your resume will be used to evaluate your experience, education, and/or training that address the
competencies below:

Ability to do the work of the position, Maintenance Worker, without more than normal supervision (SCREEN-
OUT ELEMENT).

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the endorsement for passengers (P) (SCREEN-
OUT ELEMENT).

Ability to operate a variety of motor vehicles and heavy equipment.

Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.

Ability to make minor repairs to a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.

Knowledge of safe working and operating procedures and practices pertinent to maintenance worker trades,
and operating vehicles and heavy equipment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: We will only accept applications on line for this position. For complete
information about this position and the online application procedures, please visit:
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